Classic Pasta Bake
October 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Dinner Recipes, Main Course, New Dinner Recipe, Sauce, Supper
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Classic Pasta Bake - This generous, homemade pasta recipe is phenomenal, and we know you will love it! Fresh cooked pasta noodles are smothered in a homemade pan sauce, starring tomatoes, with a subtle blend of spice and herbs, layered with cheese and topped with breadcrumbs. Baked until cheese is melted through, add a side salad and hot, fresh roll, and you have a very easy homemade dinner.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Classic Pasta Bake
1 lb Spaghetti, Linguini, any long broad noodle pasta
1 tb Salt
1 md Onion, chopped
4 tb Cooking oil
15 oz Tomato sauce
16 oz Tomatoes, chopped
Salt Pepper to taste
9 oz Cheddar cheese
1/4 c Seasoned breadcrumbs
Directions to make Classic Pasta Bake
Step 1:Boil spaghetti for 15 minutes in salted water; drain.
Step 2:Make tomato gravy by frying onion in oil, adding tomatoes and salsa, then salt and pepper. Cook 20 minutes. Cut up cheese; 1/3 package in small pieces and 2/3 package in strips. Spray large glass baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
Step 3:Place 1/2 spaghetti in dish. Add small pieces cheese, half the gravy and then sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Add remaining spaghetti, cheese pieces and gravy. Top with cheese strips and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.